This Volkner deck featuring Electivire uses the main attacker, Electivire, to deal 120 damage with 4 Energy. Although the deck only includes Single-Prize Pokemon, it possesses high power that can compete with decks focused on Pokemon ex.
Benefits from Both Lt. Surge and Volkner
Electabuzz (Space-Time Smackdown) and Electivire both benefit from Lt. Surge and Volkner, making it easy to gather 4 Energy. Particularly when utilizing Magneton, it becomes easier to secure the necessary Energy. It's best to evolve into Magneton as early as possible.
Struggles with Damage
The damage output of Electivire and Magnezone often falls short of knocking out Pokemon ex in a single attack. Since a single attack may not be enough, you'll need to use cards like Rocky Helmet to help efficiently defeat opponents.
Electivire Deck Strategy
Aim for Energy Acceleration with Electabuzz
Stack Lightning Energy on the Bench
Finish with Volkner for Energy Acceleration
Aim for Energy Acceleration with Electabuzz
The first goal is Electabuzz’s Energy Acceleration. On the next turn, evolve into Electivire, use its 2-energy attack to deal 40 damage while Attach Energy from Zone, setting up for a 120-damage attack.
Faster Acceleration with Lt. Surge + Magneton
If you can set up Magneton on the Bench, using Lt. Surge with Electabuzz allows you to reach 4 Energy a turn earlier. While it requires multiple cards, dealing 120 damage by turn 2 (going second) is among the fastest in the meta.
Stack Lightning Energy on the Bench
While battling with Electivire, prepare Magneton on the Bench and attach Energy using its Ability. When ready to bring it to the Active Spot, evolve into Magnezone and use its 3-energy attack.
Finish with Volkner for Energy Acceleration
The next Electivire should aim for Energy Acceleration using Volkner. Since Energy needs to be in the Discard, the effect only activates after a Pokemon has been knocked out. If 1 Energy is already attached on the Bench, Volkner + Attach Energy from Zone will allow you to reach 4 Energy.
Alternative Cards
Card
Description
Electabuzz- Enables Bench Attacks - Swapping in one copy isn't a bad choice
Dawn- Alternative for Lt. Surge - Allows Energy movement even after evolving into Electivire
Sabrina- Alternative for Lt. Surge - Can drag an opponent's Bench Pokemon to the Active Spot early in the game
Cyrus- Alternative for Lt. Surge - Can pull back a retreating Pokemon in the late game
Pachirisu ex- An additional finisher - Useful as the final Pokemon to send out
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